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EB I-20 in Fort Worth reopens following fatal road rage shooting
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Charles Nichelson and Hannah Jones , as published by NBC DFW
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident happened near the 3700 block of I-20, at the intersection with Granbury Road, on Thursday morning.
A fatal road rage shooting occurred on I-20 in Fort Worth , prompting an investigation by local police. The incident happened near the 3700 block of I-20, at the intersection with Granbury Road, on Thursday morning. Police responded to the scene and found an adult female with gunshot wounds inside her car.
Witnesses reported that the victim and suspect were involved in a road rage situation before the shooting. The suspect fled the scene and has not been caught. Further details about the incident, including a description of the suspect, are available from the Fort Worth Police Department.
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Category: safety Published: August 13, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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